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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.45, 12,416.47 and 5,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.45, 12,416.47 and 5,018.56 is: 6,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.45 : 12,416.47 = 5,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.45/12,416.47 = 5,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.45x = 12,416.47 × 5,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.45x = 62,312,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,312,807.61/8,997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.61

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